Footprints of the Frontier

Here we present to you a closer inspection into the tales and times of one of the most infamous Native Americans in all of history. This is Tȟatȟáŋka.

To gain a better understanding of what these types of guns were and how they were used, we're breaking down the major groups of arms and protection systems of Pinkerton Detectives.

If one thing is for certain, it's that with every ghost town comes an incredibly rich story full of both optimistic beginnings and haunted endings.

To cover these intriguing figures of western frontier lore, here's the legendary railroad detective who would later inspire various Hollywood movies, James "Whispering" Smith.

Introducting the conflict called the Brooks-McFarland feud that culminated in one of the more legendary shootouts in the history of Oklahoma.

Y.B. Rowdy is one of the finest scouts to ever walk the old west. His intellect and tactical mastery ensured his place in history books for all of eternity.

Here's the story of 3 wagon train raids and massacres that reflect the disconnect between white settlers and Native Americans during the height of Manifest Destiny.